BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 18. Kazakhstan is launching the Qazaq AI Research University, a specialized research university focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and operating under the AI Enabled University status, the country's government reported.
The initiative is being implemented on the instructions of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, First Vice Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development Rostislav Konyashkin said at a government meeting.
"Qazaq AI Research University is a specialized research university in the field of artificial intelligence with the special status of an AI Enabled University. The university operates under the AI+X model, which involves training specialists in various professional fields, with AI integrated into the curriculum for each specialty," Konyashkin said.
He noted that students will study not only AI technologies but also their practical application in specific professional fields.
As part of its international cooperation, the university is establishing partnerships with specialized centers and universities in China, the UAE and Finland. An international AI learning platform is also planned to be established to scale educational programs and attract international students.
Meanwhile, starting from the new academic year, schools in Kazakhstan will pay food service providers exclusively based on verified data from the Social Wallet digital system, Konyashkin noted.
"The Social Wallet information system digitizes social services. During the 2025-2026 academic year, 149 million free hot meals were provided through the system, while 1.6 million digital vouchers were activated," he said.
Starting this academic year, school payments for meal services will be made only based on verified data from the system. "By September 1, it is necessary to ensure the preparation of lists and the required readiness," Konyashkin added.
